Junior Investigator

Vector Logistics; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Logistics seeks an experienced investigator to manage security investigations, prepare reports, and advise on risk mitigation. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with laws and company policies across security operations in South Africa.

Ideal candidates have PSIRA certification, no criminal convictions, and extensive investigation experience, with strong English communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is the minimum requirement.
• PSIRA certification.
• No criminal convictions.
• Prepare detailed security reports with recommendations to Management.
• Excellent English communication.
• Extensive experience in investigations.
• Police background with investigations and court presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on behalf of Vector Logistics into matters committed against the Company or its employees.
• Conduct investigations into offences committed by Company employees and contractors.
• Make recommendations to Management based on the outcome of these investigations.
• Review collected local intelligence data.
• Conduct investigations as directed by the Risk & Security Manager.
• Review Policies and Procedures with respect to security and advise Management on methods to minimise security risk.
• Regularly test documented security procedures for employee compliance.
• Follow all South African laws pertaining to performance of duty.

Skills

Report writing

Investigation

Security

English communication

Leadership

Integrity

Microsoft Office

Resilience

Education

Grade 12

PSIRA

No criminal convictions

Police background

Job description

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

Permanent
Roodepoort

Overview

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.
But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.
Vector’s vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in ‘multi-temperature’ vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

To investigate, collect and preserve physical evidence, prepare written reports of the investigation.
Key Responsibilities

Responsibility

• Conduct investigations on behalf of Vector Logistics into matters committed against the Company or its employees.
• Conduct investigations into offences committed by Company employees and contractors
• Make recommendations to Management based on the outcome of these investigations
• Review collected local intelligence data.
• Conduct investigations as directed by the Risk & Security Manager
• Review Policies and Procedures with respect to security and advise Management on methods to minimise security risk
• Regularly test documented security procedures for employee compliance
• Follow all South African laws pertaining to performance of duty

Key Relationships

Internal

• Employees
• Management

External

• Customers

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

• Grade 12 as a minimum requirement
• PSIRA
• Have no criminal convictions
• Be able to prepare detailed reports which include recommendations to Management on improvements to security
• Good communication of the English language.
• Extensive experience in investigation
• Police background encompassing investigations and presentation of offenders before the Courts

Skills and Competencies

• Proven and developed leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Unquestionable integrity
• Works well under pressure, change and ambiguity
• Good Computer skills in Microsoft office excel, Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Word.

Vector Logistics supports the principles of Employment Equity and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan. We truly appreciate your interest in joining the Vector team and encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities that may align with your skills and career journey.

We look forward to hearing from you!